The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was directed by Victor Fleming from a script by Hero Henry and Noel Langley based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The film stars Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow Jack Haley as the Tin Woodman Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion Billie Burke as Glinda the Good Witch of the North Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West and Frank Morgan as the Wizard.
The film tells the story of Dorothy a young farm girl from Kansas who is transported to the magical Land of Oz after being swept up in a cyclone. She travels along the Yellow Brick Road with her new friends Scarecrow Tin Man and Cowardly Lion in search of the Wizard of Oz who they believe can help her return home. Dorothy eventually discovers that she has had the power to return home all along.
The Wizard of Oz was a critical and commercial success becoming one of the most iconic films of all time. It received five Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and won two for Best Original Song (“Over the Rainbow”) and Best Original Score. The film was ranked No. 1 on the American Film Institute’s 10 Greatest Films of all Time list and is considered one of the most influential films of all time.
What was the original book The Wizard of Oz rated?
G for all audiences
What was the movie The Wizard of Oz rated?
G
Why was the movie The Wizard of Oz rated G?
Because it is a family-friendly movie
How do most people feel about the movie The Wizard of Oz?
It is a classic and loved by many
What is the general plot of The Wizard of Oz?
A young girl named Dorothy gets swept up in a tornado and transported to the land of Oz.
She embarks on a journey to find her way back home meeting various friends along the way.
Who are some of the characters in The Wizard of Oz?
Dorothy Gale the Scarecrow the Tin Woodman the Cowardly Lion the Wicked Witch of the West the Wizard of Oz
What is one of the most famous scenes in The Wizard of Oz?
When Dorothy’s house falls on and kills the Wicked Witch of the West
What is the message of The Wizard of Oz?
There is no place like home
What has The Wizard of Oz been rated by rotten tomatoes?
97%
Is The Wizard of Oz a musical?
Yes
What year was The Wizard of Oz released?
1939
What was the budget for The Wizard of Oz?
$2777000
How long is The Wizard of Oz?
102 minutes
What was the original book The Wizard of Oz written by?
L.
Frank Baum
What studio produced The Wizard of Oz?
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
